With our shoots so far apart but still almost breaking the bank for me every time, I was thinking we should find an excuse to meet up sometimes just to hang out. We could maybe even make it a monthly event. That way we could see everyone in their clean clothes and stay in touch better. Pizza & Pitchers? Wings? Any good BBQ places local?

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Update:Time and location has been decided, The British Open / English Pub and Grill. 1334 N. Scottsdale RD/ SouthWest corner of McDowell and Scottsdale Rd. Across from the old Los Arcos Mall. 5:00 pm on Saturday May 24th.Please post in this thread if you can make it, so we can plan for the appropriate amount of people.

Since a few of us are third shifters....a Saturday day/eve would probably be best... ( cuz I would love to show up )but that also may inconvenience others...of course there is no limit to the number of these events so......

It looks like many of us are spread well over the valley so a central location would appear to be best...Phoenix???? I'm in East Mesa, myself but am willing to go to PHX.

I'm in for this get together. Since we are spread all over the valley. Let's try something centeral, like South Scottsdale. I live in North Phoenix myself. I have a co-worker that lives in S. Scottsdale. I'll ask him tomorrow of a good place.

Some very good wings and pizza (and cold beer too) can be had at Il Primo, 59th Ave & Bell Road. (Near Garcia's Mex resturant)

If you do it Saturday there is a free car show in the old Cosco Parking lot adjacent every Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 or so. Car show is like a smaller version of the one at The Pavilions in Scottsdale.

My friends advice in South Scottsdale is The British Open / English Pub and Grill. At 1334 N. Scottsdale RD/ SouthWest corner of McDowell and Scottsdale Rd. Across from the old Los Arcos Mall.

I called them and if we are going to have a large party we will need to let them know in advance/reservation.

They have plenty of wings and twelve imported beer's along with domestic beer's. Beer is sold in pints, no pitchers. My friend said they have great food at medium price.

Let me know if The British Open sounds good and I call them to make reservations. Let's set This Thursday evening say 9:00pm reservation deadline. For this Saturday 5-24-03 around 5:00pm. This way I can give them an estimate of how many people.

count me in...altho i don't get off work until six-ish, and will have to leave by 9 to pick up my girlfriend from work.still, as an example to others at the very least, i will try to make an appearance.i think this is a good idea...not limiting get togethers to shooting-only events.

Added:British Open English Pub & Grill revolves around the game of golf and the world of beer, with 55 brews from around the globe, according to very British bartender Tracey Clough. Sample all of them and you'll earn a T-shirt attesting to your pint-hoisting prowess.

Patrons can enjoy a piping-hot plate of fish and chips ("The best I've ever tasted outside England," Clough says) or a steak and kidney pie, washed down with a pint of Tetleys Bitter or Newcastle Brown Ale.

Challenge your mates to a game of darts or pool, or listen to the jukebox, stuffed with selections from Brit bands ranging from the Beatles to Oasis.

Originally Posted By innocent_bystander:Can't carry in a premise licensed to serve.

I thought one couldn't carry in a business that Alchohol was the PRIMARY SOURCE of Revenue, i.e. Bars and Liquor stores. I don't know the ARS, but that's what my instructors told me. Also, I was told it is illegal to buy alcohol while carrying. (I don't know how many times I unwittingly broke that law)

There was talk and a bill to change Title 4 of ARS but it died this session. The bill would allow for you to carry on a premise with a license to sell alcohol but which alcohol wasn't the primary source of income, ie: restaurant. It is illegal to carry on any premise with a license to sell alcohol. Whether it is a restaurant or bar doesn't matter. Your instructor was incorrect.

ARS 4-244.29:

It is unlawful: "For any person other than a peace officer, the (liquor) licensee or an employee of the licensee acting with the permission of the licensee to to be in possession of a firearm while on the licensed premises of an on-sale retailer knowing such possession is prohibited. This paragraph shall not be construed to include a situation in which a person is on licensed premises for a limited time in order to seek emergency aid and such person does not buy, recieve, consume or posses spirituous liquor. This paragraph shall not apply to hotel or motel guest room accommodations nor to the exhibition or display of a firearm in conjunction with a meeting, show, class or similar event."